I am allowed to say no. I am still worthy of love when I ask others for help. My needs are valid.

Keywords: boundaries, empath

Do you find yourself always aware of how everyone else is feeling, unable to differentiate between your own and others? Do you feel exhausted after being in crowds? Do you have a pattern of giving so much to others that your own cup is left empty? If so, you likely have some boundary work to do.

Poison ivy is the ultimate ally for boundary work.

Poison ivy shows us the places where we are leaking energy. They remind us that having strong boundaries is necessary for our well-being. How can we expect to do our work in the world if we are depleted by constantly taking on everyone else’s stuff?